Request for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services to Conduct End of Program Evaluation (Re-Advertisement)

CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified and competent individuals or firms to submit Expression of Interest to conduct the End Term Evaluation for the Global Fund Round 7 HIV Program (Non-Government Component) which CARE is the Principal Recipient.

Interested parties may download the Terms of Reference and Call for Expression of Interest for the assignment from the CARE Kenya website: http://www.care.or.ke/index.php/open-vacancies

Expressions of interest must be hand delivered to the CARE Kenya Nairobi Office Reception and the bidder must sign the sealed bid tracking sheet before placing the bidding documents in the tender box at the reception. CARE is located along Muchai Drive, off Ngong Road. The submissions must be made on or before Friday 14th February 2014 at 12:00 NOON clearly referenced “End Term Evaluation: CARE/GF/KEN 708 G10 H.The Tender Committee
CARE International in Kenya
P.O. Box 43864-00100,
Nairobi.
Please note that applications received after the deadline or incomplete will not be considered. Only shortlisted, qualified candidates will receive acknowledgements.

Job Advert: Customer Relations & Sales Trainer
CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.
The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

About the Position

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the Centres as a Customer Relations & Sales Trainer. The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision. He/she will be tasked to train the youth on Customer relations and sales as well as getting placements and internships for them.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.Developing, customizing and Delivering Sales and Marketing curriculum.Assist students get internships and placements.Link the youth with potential employers.Adequately equipping the students with Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations skills.Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as requiredAt least One (1) year working experience in Sales & Marketing or Customer Relations.Must be mature and with the right attitude.Must have relevant training in Sales & Marketing or Customer Relations.Must have basic computer skills.Must have passion of working with young people. Excellent Presentation skills.Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.Networking skills a must.Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 5th February 2014.
Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Geolog is an independent and privately owned international oilfield Services Company which delivers field based solutions for the improvement of exploration, reservoir evaluation and drilling effectiveness.
You are a graduate in Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geology, Drilling Engineering and you are looking for a challenging career in the oil industry that will broaden your horizons.
A Surface Logging Geologist (or Mud Logger) collects and monitors all information (geological samples; data from sensors) during drilling operations at an oil rig on shore or off shore. 
Mud Loggers work from a mobile laboratory (known as a unit) placed on the rig site. Inside the unit the Mud Logger collects; processes and analyses the samples. Inside the unit you will work under the expert guidance and supervision of the Data Engineer.
 The primary duties of a Mud Logger consist of:Analysis and interpretation of samplesReal time monitoring of drilling activity onsiteContributing to maintain a safe working environment on the rigLending onsite technical support in case of equipment failureAssisting the well site geologist during coring operationsCreating lithological logs and written reports for company representativesIn order to be considered a successful candidate, Geolog seeks the following profile:A university degree in GeologyAvailable and motivated to work internationally on a rotational basisExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong Team PlayerFluent in EnglishYou are a graduate in Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geology or a related discipline and already
have experience as a Mud Logger / Data Engineer and looking for a challenging career in the oil
industry that will broaden your horizons. We are expanding and have exciting career opportunities for:As Data Engineer you are responsible for analyzing all the drilling and geological data during the operations and preparing all final logs and reports for the Company Representatives both onsite and in the Company offices. A Data Engineer has strong communicative skills and liaises directly with client representative on-site and in town. As team leaders Data Engineers are responsible for the Quality, Safety and Health of all employees as well as maintaining a cohesion of the unit team.
The primary duties of a Data Engineer consist of:To be responsible for the creation, interpretation and submittal of all reports and logsTo report feedback on drilling activity to all necessary channels onsiteTo be the first point of contact for the client.To provide maintenance and on-site technical support in case of equipment failureTo be responsible for and have a pro-active attitude towards the health and safetyTo manage and train all employees in the unit, such as Mud Loggers and/or Sample CatchersTo report directly to the Unit Manager onsiteYou have a minimum of I 2-24 months international work experience as a Mud Logger / Data Engineer.You are a real team playerYou possess strong technical and computer expertise.Fluent in EnglishWilling and able to travel extensively all over the world.To apply please submit a cover letter stating your interest and why you believe you would be a good candidate to join Geolog, along with an updated copy of your CV and Credentials in English to geolog.kenya@geologinternational.com
Deadline: 10th February 2014  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/05/2014
Deadline for Application: 12th Feb 2014   

Position Title: ICT Assistant    

Grade Level: SC-3

Contract Type: National Personnel Project   
 

Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 Months, with possible extension
 
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
General Description of Task(s) and Objectives to be Achieved
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia O.i.C, and direct supervision of the FAO Somalia ICT Manager the incumbent will perform the following duties:

As part of the FAO Somalia Help Desk Team:

Ensure day-to-day functionality of all computing resources are in working order and liaise with administration to ensure accessories and consumables are available for timely replacementUpgrade application software to ensure highest productivity and troubleshoot and resolve software problems and assist FAO staff to customize and automate routine tasks.Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve internet/e-mail connection connectivity problems and upgrade network hardware and software to ensure utmost productivity. Carry out regular data backup on client and server machines.Support development, testing, error checking and deployment of in-house software.Support development, testing, error checking and deployment of the FAO intranet.Maintain a wireless network for internet connectivity for visitors in selected common and meeting areas ensuring proper usage at all times.Ensure that the software for all security systems and call logging are functioning properly at all times.Ensure that all shared network resources such as printers, plotters, scanners, CD writers, etc are in working order and liaise with administration to ensure all the appropriate back up stock of accessories and consumables are available for timely replacement.Assist staff with software problems and queries, including customizing and automating routine tasks using macros and other built-in features, and upgrade application software as necessary to ensure highest productivity.Change daily data backup tape and escalate failure incidents to the ICT Officer for remedial action.Collect and process antivirus status and logs from clients and servers for the monthly security status report.Key Performance Indicators

Minimum Requirements
 

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or any ICT related DegreeTechnical Competencies and  Work Experience Two (2)  years of  IT support experienceAbility to develop and implement work plans. Good judgment and ability to organize office work and prepare correspondence on own initiative;Team player with good interpersonal skills;Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;Systematic and efficient approach to work assignments with good judgment and problem-solving ability; Ability to work under pressure and work extra hours to meet deadlines; Extreme attention to details; Languages: Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO official language used for communication within the country (English, French or Spanish) and working knowledge of the local language (Kiswahili) is required.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated skills in IT Support;Extent of computer Skills;Extent of both English  oral and written communication skills, including ability to write reports;Availability for assignment and ability to travel to assigned locationsGood knowledge of the UN working system or equivalent complex organization;Systematic, well structured and efficient approach to work assignments. Analytical ability, accuracy and consistency. Exercise diligence and care in dealing with records and expenditures.

Interpersonal Communications and Teamwork Skills:

The incumbent must possess a cooperative spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural background. 

To Apply:

Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No.FAO/05/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/. 

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org

Applications must be received by the deadline.  

Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

Position: Automotive Technician
Requirements: Candidates should be Certificate / Diploma graduates from recognized training institutions. Must be computer literate with good communication skills.
Candidates should have several years experience in a busy automobile workshop with a hands on experience in electrical wiring, fault diagnosis and maintenance. Further to the above find the general requirements for the recruit

Installation of fleet management hardware and its subsequent configurations.Provide timely technical support to the all the customers as when necessary.Undertake any other technical  support and installations  as the situation may demandCarry out supervisory duties over other personnel under your department through performance coaching and planning.Participation in providing training to the customers whenever need arises.Undertake preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and problem resolution where there is need.Maintain a mind set of continuous improvement in terms of efficiency of support processes and customer satisfaction.Computer literateExperience in a busy auto shop  specializing in electrical wiring Age 25-35.Academic qualification: Diploma / Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technicians.
 To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line. Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Recruiting Company: AESA East Africa
Position: Agricultural Insurance Specialist / Advisor

Sector: Agriculture, Insurance & Finance

Deadline for submission:  10th Feb 2014
 

Qualifications: the company is keen on recruiting a qualified expert for a short-time project. Only candidates with the following competence and qualification to submit their cvs.At least a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or MBA in financeOver 12 years’ experience working in the Micro Insurance sector and more specially in the area of agriculture insuranceFinancial analysis skills and understanding the value for money conceptExperience in developing insurance products, knowledge on agriculture insurance project implementation strategiesStrong analytical and writing ability.      Ability to engage effectively with senior public and private sector officials and obtain needed information and insights into the local environment.Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectorsCVs only sent to g.amolo@aesagroup.eu and copied to l.costa@aesagroup.eu

Job Vacancy: Senior Officer, Web ServicesIntroduction: The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies.A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eighteen (18) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.

The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts: (a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and (b) Not-for-profit development services. The, Not-for-profit development services, aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities: updating and developing content; Open Educational Resources (OER) Development; AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); setup/upgrade ODeL centers; developing professional networks through Communities of Practices; Research and Development; and Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries. The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries.
The AVU is also in the process of developing and implementing a new Business Plan (214-2019) and the AVU General Assembly approved in July 2012 the full-fledged university project which will require an integrated, open and quality Information and Communication Technology.
Taking into account the rapid development and advance in Information and Communication Technology, the AVU intends to upgrade its web service portals, develop new web services and platforms and at the same time enhance its capacity on web services and social media through development of in-house expertise.
To this effect, the AVU wishes to engage a highly qualified and experienced Senior Officer, Web Services who will assist in the upgrade, development, implementation and continuous maintenance of the Web platforms and portals.
 The Senior Officer, Web Services will be responsible for the development of the voice for all
aspects of the organization’s online presence. In addition to editing, proofreading and populating the web sites content, this person will also work closely with the technical team to develop, manage and maintain AVU Web services and portals and maintain site standards with regard to new development. The Senior Officer will also be responsible for the development and implementation of site promotions, email newsletters, online outreach campaigns, and social media activities. He (She) will work closely with technical teams, business development, and marketing of the AVU organization.
The Senior Officer, Web Services will be required to:Develop, manage and maintain AVU Web services and portals and ensure use of the state-of-the-art technologyDevelop information architecture and content strategy and oversee web services planning and development efforts taking into account AVU departments needsCreate, edit, proofread and populate the AVU web site contentsMaintain a consistent look and feel of the web contents and ensure availability of the Web servicesDevelop and implement site promotions, email newsletters and feedsDevelop, implement and manage the AVU social media events and activitiesIncrease and maintain the organization online presence, identity and awarenessDeveloped and manage online outreach campaigns and events such as online courses, conferences, workshops etc.Manage and moderate online community on web service portals including social networksManage and secure AVU Domain Name Services (DNS) and sustain the DNS strategyManage the legal aspects of the AVU DNSParticipate in Web Systems integration with third party web services and tools and ensure interoperabilityAssist in the development, implementation, and integration of new or existing Mobile Apps.Identify, collect, analyze, prepare reports and disseminate online audience and web service performance metrics and insightsLead troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems and issuesDeliverables and Expected OutcomesAVU Web services and portals develop, managed and maintainedInformation architecture and content strategy developed and web services planning and development efforts overseenAVU web sites contents created, edited, proofread and populatedConsistent look and feel of the web contents maintained and web services availability ensuredSite promotions, email newsletters and feeds developed and implementedAVU online events, social media events and activities developed, implemented and managedOrganization online presence, identity and awareness increased and maintainedAVU online outreach campaigns and events such as online courses, conferences, workshops developed and managedAVU online community on web service portals including social networks managed and moderatedAVU Domain Name Services (DNS), DNS strategy and legal aspects managed, secured and sustainedWeb Systems integration with third party web services and tools performedAssistance on development, implementation, and integration of new or existing Mobile Apps provided.AVU online audience and web service performance metrics and insights identified, collected, analyzed, reported and disseminatedTechnical problems and issues troubleshoot and resolvedMaster’s degree preferably or Bachelor with sound experience in Computer Science or Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronic/Electrical Engineering or any related fieldsMinimum height years’ relevant experience in Computer Science, Software engineering, Web Mastering, or Online Community ManagementExperience managing online marketing and outreach campaigns, eventsDemonstrated experience developing and operationalizing web services, social media and online community-building strategiesExcellent knowledge of Web Systems and Software ArchitecturesExcellent Knowledge of Web Servers, Mail Servers, Databases (MS SQL, Open Source Database),Excellent knowledge in Web services programming including but not limited to social media programming languagesExcellent knowledge in Web 2.0 (Social Networks, Wikis, Blog, Twits, Feeds etc.)Excellent knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle, Blackboard, etc.Experience with Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing and Emerging TechnologiesExcellent knowledge of Windows and Unix/Solaris Client/Server Architectures, Virtual environment will be a good assetGood technical knowledge of Mobile Learning and integration will be acknowledgedGood knowledge and insight of Information Security will be highly appreciatedStrong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet aggressive time schedulesProven ability to interact with and influence diverse groups within marketing, including senior managementStrong written and verbal communications; must enjoy writing/editingExperience in Leadership and Project Management will well appreciatedAny Certification related to the required qualifications will be a good assetModalities of Work and Timelines
The Senior Officer, Web Services will be appointed for duration of 2 years (24 months).
Reporting: The Senior Officer, Web Services will report to the Manager, Information Technology and/or such other person as the AVU may designate from time to time in writing. However, the Senior Officer, Web Services will be required from time to time to support the other department units in the field relevant to his/her responsibilities.Payment: Payment will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the potential candidate.

How to Apply

The African Virtual University (AVU)  is an equal opportunity employer.

The successful candidate will be appointed for 2 years renewable and will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.
Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Senior Officer, Web Services as the email subject.
The closing date for this application is February 12th 2014 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3)
All inquiries should be sent to avuhr@avu.org
Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.